During the North American day, the Canadian dollar is trading quietly, with the USD/CAD exchange rate currently down 0.07% at 1.3517. In the hopes of learning more about the Fed’s potential future interest rate path, investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the FOMC January meeting minutes later today.After the …
Read More »Gold price extends upside amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty
As the US dollar remains under pressure ahead of the publication of the FOMC minutes, the price of gold advances on geopolitical tensions and investors are awaiting FOMC minutes for cues on the outlook of the US rate policy. Gold is trading at $2025.48 per ounce at the time of …
Read More »US Dollar pressured ahead of FOMC minutes
Ahead of the FOMC minutes and the US opening bell, the US dollar is trading in the red. The Dollar Index recovers from Tuesday’s loss and trades back over 104. The US Dollar Index (DXY) shows that the dollar is down and that it is once more on the verge …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 20
The US Dollar has weakened amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will delay the first rate cut. The odds for a 25 basis points (bps) March rate cut have decreased to 34.4%, while June ones have increased to 55.1%. Stock markets are tepid, with Wall Street spending most of the …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs ahead of FOMC minutes, Eurozone PMIs
Early on Tuesday, the EUR/USD pair moved above 1.0800 and tested the 1.0840 zone. A widespread sell-off of US dollars supports the Euro. Markets are awaiting EU PMIs and Fed meeting minutes.Tuesday saw the EUR/USD pair reach a two-week high just shy of 1.0840 as the dollar widely declined. However, …
Read More »US dollar weakens after Presidents’ Day, ahead of FOMC minutes
The US Dollar Index, DXY, weakens as the US returns from holiday, trading modestly lower. No relevant reports were released during the session, while markets await fresh catalysts. All eyes are now on FOMC minutes from January’s Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday.The dollar is trading in the red territory, modestly …
Read More »FOMC minutes awaited for clues on inflation battle, growth
The Fed’s recent rate decision meeting minutes are expected to highlight the complex economic challenges the US central bank faces, as it aims to balance inflation control with economic growth. Markets are realigning expectations to the Fed’s gradual rate cut plan, illustrating the complex economic environment investors and market participants …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs after EU’s Current Account surplus
EUR/USD has risen to 1.0833 due to the Eurozone’s widened current account surplus and a quiet US market. The ECB wage data and Lagarde’s remarks suggest a measured easing stance, awaiting Q1 insights. The US Leading Index and forthcoming FOMC minutes are expected to guide EUR/USD amidst varying expectations. The …
Read More »Bitcoin Plummets Below $39,000 as Aggregate Liquidations Surge to $320 Million Within 24 Hours
Bitcoin (BTC) faced heightened volatility on Tuesday, slipping below the crucial $39,000 threshold and registering a 4.33% decline over the past 24 hours. As of the latest update, the primary cryptocurrency was exchanging hands at $38,955. This market movement prompted a significant liquidation event, affecting 124,153 traders and resulting in …
Read More »Dollar rises as traders focus on interest rate bets and tension in the Red Sea
The dollar gained ground on Tuesday as investors tempered their expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, influenced by hawkish comments from European Central Bank officials. Meanwhile, concerns over potential attacks on ships in the Red Sea contributed to a reduced appetite for risk. Here’s a breakdown …
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